Only on rare occasions have I worn make-up. I like the natural look and have never thought that putting chemicals on my body was a healthy idea. However, I love the external adornments of earrings and special rings.
Several weeks ago, I was at a writing workshop where the prompt given by the leader was to write about something we always carried with us. I chose the ring that I now wear every day on my right hand. The ring was crafted from one of the diamonds in my mother’s wedding ring. I had it mounted on a band with mountain images surrounding it. To carry it with me reminds me of my family as well as the natural world that I love.
I have worn earrings every day for over 50 years. When I was in the work world, I would carefully choose the earrings I wore to match my outfit or my mood or a combination. I especially enjoy earrings that show an image whether it is a flower, an animal, or a creative symbol.
Having an affinity to earrings makes gift giving to me easy. I associate some earrings I have with the people who gave them to me. Almost all the time, the gifts reflect something I would choose myself and I appreciate that the giver “knows” me. When I volunteer in the park, I often choose to wear earrings that symbolic of an animal. I like to think they represent the “animal whisperer” in me but I have no proof that is the case.
I don’t think as often about earrings anymore since I am not usually choosing them daily based on what I am wearing. Regardless, I still enjoy the inventory of earrings that I have and what they mean to me.
External accoutrements like rings and earrings make a statement about what is important in our lives. I hope to continue to make those statements about myself as I think about what is important in my life.